Long-acting reliever/preventer inhalers

Article Abstract:

Long-acting reliever/preventer inhalers are used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The side effect of high doses of this drug has the potential to cause adrenal suppression and risk of glaucoma with prolonged use.

United Kingdom, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Antiasthmatic Preparations, Complications and side effects, Lung diseases, Obstructive, Chronic obstructive lung disease, Dosage and administration, Antiasthmatic agents

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Asthma inhalers

Article Abstract:

A guide to the variety of inhalers devices available for asthma patients is presented. Information on metered dose inhalers, dry-powder inhalers and nebulizers is given and the techniques, benefits and drawbacks for each are outlined.

Methods, Respiratory therapy, Nebulizers and vaporizers, Nebulizers (Medicine), Vaporizers

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Patients with severe asthma

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the care given to the 'difficult to treat' category of patients who suffer from asthma. The risk to these patients of near fatal attacks of asthma are discussed. Their medication is considered.

Care and treatment, Asthmatics

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